News – Friday, April 24th, 2026

Due to a printing error, page two of yesterday’s Your World Today had a story and obituary from a previously published issue. We apologize for the confusion and will republish the intended stories in an upcoming edition. 

The Dent County Commission had its meeting Thursday morning at the courthouse. In road reports, District One Commissioner Keith Green shared that crew members will be grading county roads 5380, 5110, and 6080 and rock will be hauled where needed to those same roads. Crew members will also be putting in a culvert on County Road 4110 and preparing that road for resurfacing. District Two Commissioner Jimmy Williams shared crew members will be removing a tree on County Road 3300 and spreading rock and grading on County Road 2360. Crew members will also be attempting to fix the low water crossing on County Road 4290. In public comments, resident Cindy Jones shared that the Honoring Our Heroes Marathon Gala, where funds raised during the annual event is to be distributed to several local veteran’s organizations, was held Thursday. Also during public comments, general contractor Levi Reeves of Levi Reeves Construction requested the commissioners solicit bids for repaving the Dent County Sheriff’s Office parking lot. Commissioners informed Reeves he would need to speak with the sheriff’s office, and that the item would need to be budgeted for within the fiscal year and may not be possible until next fiscal year’s budget approval. 

The Missouri University Extension will be hosting a class on water bath canning at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory the evening of  June 18th from 6:00 to 8:30. The hands-on class will cover the water bath canning of salsa, which does not require a pressure canner. The process can be used for canning other high acid foods like fruits, jams, jellies, fruit butters, pickles, salsas, relishes, and acidified tomatoes. Pre-registration will begin on June 10th, and the cost of $25 will cover the supplies of the class. For more information, contact the Dent County Extension Office located at 407 East 4th Street or phone number 573-729-3196, and/or contact Thom Haines at phone number 573-247-7952. 

Salem’s Community-Wide Yard Sale is set to begin next Saturday, May 2nd. If you need space to hold your yard sale, spaces are available for rent in the parking lot behind the City Administrative Offices at 400 North Iron Street. Spaces are $8 for two parking spaces. You reserve spaces by coming into the office at 400 North Iron Street or by calling 573-729-4117. After the Community-Wide Yard Sale is Spring Residential Cleanup to follow for the two weeks immediately after the sale on your regular trash pickup day. 

Apply now through May 1st, 2026 to receive the Missouri Century Farm recognition. Families who have owned a farm for 100 consecutive years or more are eligible to become a Missouri Century Farm through the MU Extension Program. If your farm has been in the family for 100+ years as of  Dec. 31, 2026, apply for the Century Farm designation and receive a certificate, sign and booklet to commemorate your heritage. The program honors the long‑standing contributions of Missouri farmers and ranchers and the legacy they continue to build. So far, more than 8,000 farms have received this recognition. For more information, visit extension.missouri.edu, click “Programs”, and search “Century Farms.” Or contact the local MU Extension office by calling 573-729-3196 or visiting the office at 112 East 5th Street Suite 4, Salem. 

The Ozarks Riverways Foundation will be holding its annual Rendezvous on the Ridge from 9:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the afternoon on May 9th at Big Rock Candy Mountain in Jadwin. As well as food, vendors, arts, music, workshops, and fun, this year’s celebration will also host 14 local authors including Sarah K. Mason, Titus James Benton, Dr. Mark Morgan, and Matt Ankney. This year, the concert to be held at 6:00 in the evening is free to attend, with Dennis Stroughmatt and band L’Esprit Creole taking the stage. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and dress weather appropriate. For more information, visit ozarkriverwaysfoundation.org/events.